starter is making clicking noise

2000 DODGE NEON
122,345 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PALMO245
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well i have a 2000 dodge neon my car wont turn on every time i turn the key it only makes a clicking noise like it wants to turn on but it doesn't and the weird thing is that it only turns on when i slam the starter someone told me it was the starter but wasnt do you know what my car might have?
Jul 2, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptom:

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.



**No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be a blown fusible link,the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Jul 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM
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